WARM CARAMELIZED VEGETABLES

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For a satisfying side, try this tangy asparagus-potato salad!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 lb small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook about 12 minutes or until tender; drain and return to saucepan.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and add to potatoes.
While vegetables are cooking, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour onion mixture over potatoes and asparagus; stir until coated. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g